The Celtics will have several players of their own to keep an eye on
when free agency begins Wednesday in forward Glen Davis, guard Stephon
Marbury, forward-centers Leon Powe and Mikki Moore, and possibly guard
Eddie House (if he opts out of his contract by Tuesday). But the
Celtics have also said they would use their mid-level exception for the
right free agent, and they have their eyes on adding one or two
frontcourt players as insurance, considering the uncertainty of Davis
and the injured Powe returning and Kevin Garnett coming off knee
surgery.

A day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets, Turkoglu’s agent said today that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent. Agent Lon Babby said the Magic had made Turkoglu an initial offer that Orlando general manager Otis Smith described as a “jumping off point.”